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Topic: Bihar

In Bihar, both BJP and Nitish Kumar camp happy. But ‘Sushashan Babu’ has invited trouble

The so-called ‘secular’ parties have found a new leader in Nitish Kumar after they lost Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray. But his folly is clear.

Migrant labourer from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J&K’s Bandipora

The death of labourer, Mohd Amrez, comes a day after three army personnel were killed while fighting two terrorists, who were attempting to carry out a suicide bomb attack at Rajouri.

Bihar drama isn’t win for secularism. 3 things you are missing in your jubilation

Bihar drama is merely the latest manoeuvre by shrewd Nitish Kumar who has changed sides so often he must wake up every morning and struggle to remember who his allies are.

2024 is no longer a ‘done deal’ for BJP. Bihar coup has changed India’s political landscape

Thinking of India’s electoral map as three strips shows BJP only has 'dominance' over one. With no NDA left now, except in name, 2024 will be a challenge.

BJP has the right proverb for Nitish Kumar and he has half the soldiers of Bihar

A carefree Nitish Kumar has started playing on his own terms—jolting leaders of his party and the BJP. Party officials are questioning his attitude.

‘Nitish betrayal, jungle raj, corruption’ — how BJP plans to use Bihar NDA collapse to go it alone

BJP was Tuesday dumped by ally JD(U) in Bihar as the latter reunited with RJD and Congress. It has left BJP revisiting its strategies for elections in 2024 and 2025.

Dramatic Tuesday in Bihar as Nitish Kumar leaves BJP again; stakes claim to new govt with RJD

State BJP says Kumar betrayed the party and people of Bihar; SP chief Akhilesh Yadav feels the resignation sends out a ‘BJP Bhagaon’ message to citizens.

‘Thank you’ Chirag, Sushil Modi, Pradhan, RCP: 4 Shah-Nadda gambles that cost BJP power in Bihar

BJP badly missed Arun Jaitley in dealing with Nitish Kumar, especially when it was also trying to consolidate and expand in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, ends ties with BJP again

Kumar, earlier in the day, held a meeting with JD(U) leaders to discuss his next future political moves. He then sought time from Governor Phagu Chauhan.

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.